2025 Competition Results

Best Vinegar of the Year

With 200+ submissions from across the globe, the USI Vinegar Competition honors this year’s finest. Each entry underwent rigorous blind tastings by trade buyers, highlighting the best by category and price.


Top 20

Vinegar of the Year

Acetaia ELSA Fondo Carrate – Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI
Hudson Valley Vinegar Double Balsamic Vinegar
La Vecchia Dispensa Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Giusti 3 Gold Medals_Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI
Fleur d’olive PINK Balsamic Vinegar
Monari Federzoni 1912 ELENA1912 Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Aged PGI
American Vinegar Works Barrel Aged Honey Wine Vinegar
Hudson Valley Vinegar Balsamic Apple Vinegar
La Vecchia Dispensa Black Pearl Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP
La Vecchia Dispensa Violet Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
La Vecchia Dispensa Red Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP
Monticello Balsamic Traditional Aceto Balsamico of Monticello
Ponti Giacomo Ponti 1787 Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena PGI High Density
Due Vittorie USA Gold Balsamic Vinegar
Aceto Balsamico del Duca Balsamic Vinegar of Modena “since 1891” Aged
GEGENBAUER Gegenbauer Quince Vinegar
CARANDINI SWEET WHITE VINEGAR
O Olive Oil and Vinegar Aged Sherry Vinegar
O Olive Oil and Vinegar Fig Balsamic
O Olive Oil and Vinegar Yuzu Rice Vinegar


2025 Awards

Individual Winners

The 2025 International Vinegar Competition honors the finest creations from across the globe. Blind-tasted by expert judges, standouts like Acetaia ELSA Fondo Carrate – Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI earned top awards for their exceptional quality. Explore the winners and their remarkable vinegars!



Award and Scoring

All Winners

Celebrating Excellence in Vinegar Craftsmanship

The 2025 International Vinegar celebrates the finest creations from around the globe. Expert judges blind-tasted each entry, awarding standout from Acetaia ELSA Fondo Carrate – Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI for their exceptional quality. Discover the winners and their best vinegars!

Contact Information

USI Vinegar Competition
C/O Adam Levy
E: adaml@usivinegarcompetition.com